Overview
Summer and Smoke
Part of the Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series
Uptight single woman Alma Winemiller carries a torch for the boy next door, who has grown up into dashing doctor John Buchanan Jr. . An unabashed hedonist, John falls for the sensual Rosa Zacharias and enjoys carefree nights out on the town, an approach to life that starkly contrasts with Alma's reserved manner. While Alma attempts to come out of her shell, John also reconsiders his impulsive ways, leading to the possibility of romance.
Starring Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, Rita Moreno
Director: Peter Glenville | Writers: Meade Roberts, James Poe
1961, 1h 58m, unrated
The Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series is designed to highlight films that are important beyond their cinematic tradition for their showcasing of great cinematic scores.
In honor of the life and work of noted film composer and Santa Barbara resident, Elmer Bernstein, this series presents films noteworthy for the importance of their musical scores to the telling of each film’s unique story. Curated by Jon Burlingame there will be discussion and a Q & A.
Uptight single woman Alma Winemiller carries a torch for the boy next door, who has grown up into dashing doctor John Buchanan Jr. . An unabashed hedonist, John falls for the sensual Rosa Zacharias and enjoys carefree nights out on the town, an approach to life that starkly contrasts with Alma's reserved manner. While Alma attempts to come out of her shell, John also reconsiders his impulsive ways, leading to the possibility of romance.
Starring Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, Rita Moreno
Director: Peter Glenville | Writers: Meade Roberts, James Poe
1961, 1h 58m, unrated
The Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series is designed to highlight films that are important beyond their cinematic tradition for their showcasing of great cinematic scores.
In honor of the life and work of noted film composer and Santa Barbara resident, Elmer Bernstein, this series presents films noteworthy for the importance of their musical scores to the telling of each film’s unique story. Curated by Jon Burlingame there will be discussion and a Q & A.